Atomaria lederi
Johnson, 1970
silken fungus beetle
Atomaria lederi is a of in the , described by Johnson in 1970. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning three continents: Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. As a member of the Cryptophagidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as silken fungus beetles due to their association with fungal growth and the silky secretions produced by some species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atomaria lederi: /ˈætəˌmɛəriə ˈlɛdəri/
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Distribution
Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and Southern Asia. The has been recorded as present across these three broad regions, indicating a wide transcontinental range.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'lederi' likely honors an , though the namesake is not specified in the original description. The was described relatively recently (1970) compared to many , suggesting it may have been previously confused with similar Atomaria species or represents a more recently recognized distinct .
Data Deficiency
Despite its wide geographic range, Atomaria lederi appears to be poorly represented in databases, with zero observations in iNaturalist as of the source date. This may reflect genuine rarity, undercollection, or identification challenges within the Atomaria, which contains numerous small, morphologically similar requiring microscopic examination for reliable identification.